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Properly straining a cocktail
Believer it or not, depending on the cocktail, there is a correct way and very wrong way to strain a drink. Regarding if the cocktail is...
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Mar 87 min read
Cocktail Glassware
A great start in showing that you know a thing or two behind the bar is to use the correct barware for your cocktail. There are many...
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Mar 12 min read
The newest fad in cocktails - salt. Why?
Adding a saline solution to cocktails can enhance the overall taste and balance of the drink....
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Feb 284 min read
What is the difference between a liqueur, a cordial, and a syrup?
The terms liqueur, cordial, and syrup can sometimes be used interchangeably and are often used in the context of flavored and sweetened...
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Feb 281 min read
What is the difference between liquor and liqueur?
The main difference between liquor and liqueur lies in their production process and ingredients. Liquor, also known as spirits, refers to...
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Feb 284 min read
Garnishes
A garnish dresses up even the most boring drinks making it more appealing... Traditional cocktail and martini garnishes add an aesthetic...
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Feb 272 min read
What the heck is a fortified wine and why should you care?
You hear the term but are you really sure what it is? Because among other things, it is the base for Ports, Sherrys, Madeira, and...
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Feb 273 min read
Vermouth and its various flavors
What is vermouth? Vermouth is a fortified wine that is aromatized with a blend of botanicals, including herbs, spices, flowers, and...
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Feb 272 min read
What are the various types of aperitifs and their flavor profile?
These are just a few examples of aperitifs, each with its own unique flavors and characteristics. Aperitifs are typically enjoyed before...
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Feb 276 min read
Layering your cocktail like a pro
Floating liquid ingredients on top of one another is easy to do if you know why it works and with practice and a few tips to get you started
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Feb 252 min read
What is the history of the Manhattan cocktail?
The Manhattan is one of my go to cocktails and one of the earliest that I learned to master..... The Manhattan cocktail is a classic...
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Feb 251 min read
What are bitters?
Bitters are concentrated alcoholic tinctures made from a combination of herbs, spices, roots, fruits, and other botanical ingredients....
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Feb 251 min read
What's the difference between and a shot and a shooter?
Come on, I'm not the only one who wanted to know this..... The terms "shot" and "shooter" are often used interchangeably, but there is a...
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Feb 2010 min read
Cocktail Syrups
Here' s how to elevate your cocktails with easy to make homemade syrups...
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